German Phrase
Das ist super! Worüber hast du gesprochen?
Meaning
This phrase combines an exclamation of approval or excitement ('Das ist super!') with a question asking for the topic of a previous conversation ('Worüber hast du gesprochen?'). It's used to express enthusiasm about something heard or observed, followed by a polite inquiry for more details. The use of 'du' indicates an informal context.
When to use
Use this phrase when you've just heard something positive or exciting and want to know more about the discussion that led to it. It's suitable for informal settings with friends, family, or colleagues you're on a first-name basis with.
✦Grammar Breakdown
DasistsuperWorüberhastdugesprochen
Das ist super
'Das' (that) is a demonstrative pronoun. 'Ist' is the 3rd person singular conjugation of 'sein' (to be). 'Super' is an adjective meaning great or super, often used informally.
Worüber
This is a pronominal adverb, formed by combining 'wo' (where) and the preposition 'über' (about). It's used to ask 'about what' when referring to things or abstract concepts, not people.
hast du gesprochen
This is the Perfekt (present perfect) tense, used for completed actions in the past. It's formed with the auxiliary verb 'haben' (to have) conjugated for 'du' (hast) and the past participle 'gesprochen' (spoken) of the verb 'sprechen' (to speak).
🗨In Conversation
Ich habe gerade ein neues Projekt bekommen!
I just got a new project!
Das ist super! Worüber hast du gesprochen?
That's great! What were you talking about?
✕Common Mistakes
Das ist super! Was hast du gesprochen?
When asking 'about what' in German, you typically use a pronominal adverb like 'worüber' (wo + über) for things, not 'was' alone.
Das ist super! Worüber haben Sie gesprochen?
While grammatically correct, using 'Sie' (formal 'you') would be inappropriate if you're already using 'du' in the context, or if the situation is informal. Ensure consistency in formality.
↔Alternatives
Das ist toll! Worum ging es?
That's great! What was it about?
Klasse! Was habt ihr besprochen?
Great! What did you discuss?
Super! Erzähl mal, worüber ihr geredet habt.
Super! Tell me what you talked about.
Cultural Tip
Germans appreciate directness, but also politeness. While 'du' is informal, the structure of the question is standard. It's common to express enthusiasm first before asking for details. The use of 'super' is very common and widely understood across German-speaking regions.